Splitgate 2 got a fresh hotfix update on June 25, 2025, aimed at smoothing out gameplay and tweaking key features. The servers went down for a few hours, but the changes should make matches feel tighter, especially in Battle Royale mode.
The highlight? The Sabrask Smart Wall got a notable adjustment: its front now blocks shots from everyone, but both allies and enemies can shoot through the back side. That’s a neat twist that might shift how you use this ability in combat.
Patch Notes
- Balance Changes:
- (Sabrask) Smart Wall Ability
- The front side of the Wall now blocks shots from enemies and allies
- The back side of the Wall can now be shot through by enemies and allies
- (Sabrask) Smart Wall Ability
- Battle Royale:
- Long pre-game timers (1:30) will happen less often, mainly if players take longer to load
- Killing an enemy now only reveals their teammates on the radar, removing the previous wallhack effect
- Friendly pings appear only if you’re in the same biome as the ping
- Improved server performance, especially for players with high latency
- Better load times, particularly on lower-end hardware
- Enhanced visuals for distant environments
- Other Bug Fixes:
- Fixed projectiles appearing at incorrect sizes on clients
- Resolved exclamation points in UI that couldn’t be cleared
- Fixed mid-air momentum loss when exiting launch portals
- Addressed issues causing players to get stuck inside portal walls
- Fixed players not showing up in pre-game lobby occasionally
- Corrected visual effects rendering through portals
- Fixed lighting glitches in certain areas
- Set The Lab lobbies to private by default
- Improved performance across multiple parts of the game
A lot is happening here that should smooth out some annoying quirks and tighten gameplay flow. The Battle Royale changes especially caught my eye — tweaking radar reveals and ping visibility could significantly disrupt team tactics. Yikes, I’m curious how that will play out in live matches!
Also, the devs teased that Ranked mode, Weapon Mastery Skins, and more are will arrive next Thursday. That’s something to watch for if you’re into climbing the competitive ladder or just want to freshen up your arsenal’s look.
